Fire Communications Dispatcher — 24/7 Shifts

County Emergency Communications; Cumberland (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cumberland, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may demand flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Some employers provide entry-level instruction; others seek experienced dispatchers with fire communications training.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsabilités

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates

Connaissances

Computer systems familiarity

Data entry accuracy

Radio communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Cumberland, KY seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. You will receive incident information, alert appropriate resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling, clear radio communication, and adherence to established response plans. Some assignments may demand flexibility for overnight and weekend shifts during major incidents.